Innocent burning man beaten by cops may sue NJ city for $25M

JERSEY CITY — A man who was pulled from a fiery car wreck by cops who beat, kicked and handcuffed him after they had chased another man may sue the city for as much as $25 million, NJ.com reported Friday.

Miguel Feliz put the city on notice about the potential suit by filing a notice of tort claim, which says he suffered broken ribs and injuries to his back, arms and head at the hands of police. Those injuries were in addition to the serious burns, all of which left him hospitalized for several months.

A city spokesman did not immediately return a request for comment Friday morning.

Officer M.D. Khan was charged with first-degree attempted murder; two counts of second-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose; three counts of second-degree aggravated assault; two counts of third-degree aggravated assault; fourth-degree aggravated assault; and second-degree official misconduct.

Officer Francisco Rodriguez was charged with second-degree official misconduct; second-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose; second-degree aggravated assault; and third-degree aggravated assault.

The weapons charges stemmed from the officers' use of their service weapons during the vehicle chase.